Hmm. [Lobera pauses for a moment, considering.] I could propose several theories, indeed. Perhaps they simply cannot. Perhaps they are bound to some similar rules that we, too, are.

...Or, our captor has a sadistic sense of humor. Neither of these would surprise me.

[Still, Lobera looks to Shigure, considering for a moment. But she finds herself smiling, just a bit.]

If you will permit me some curiousity...is this Stormhowl a partner of yours, then? Someone you seek strength alongside?